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The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam: 5. Waiting for Michael

2025/3/24
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The episode sets the scene with Michael de Guzman's lavish lifestyle and his role in the Bre-X gold scam. Details of his activities in Toronto, his multiple marriages, and his travel plans back to Busang are discussed, leading up to his mysterious death.
  • Michael de Guzman lived extravagantly, often spotted in Toronto clubs.
  • He had multiple wives across different countries.
  • De Guzman was instructed to return to Busang for a crucial meeting but never made it there alive.

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On the ground at the Busang exploration site, the dream is collapsing and Bre-X geologist Michael de Guzman is needed for some major questioning. But where is he? As the hours tick by and he fails to arrive at Bre-X's site, news of a tragedy spreads. Those involved in the gold discovery need to get out of Indonesia and fast.

Since this episode was recorded, John McBeth has sadly passed away. We are very grateful for his contribution to this story.

Please note, this episode deals with upsetting scenes including suicide and contains some graphic details.

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam was first published in May 2024.